Mets Showing Interest In Brad Hand

The New York Mets have interest in All-Star closer Brad Hand, who had a 2.05 ERA, 1.37 FIP and 0.77 WHIP while leading the American League with 16 saves in 2020 for the Indians. General manager Sandy Alderson said that the new front-office regime might have claimed Hand off waivers had it been their call […]

Phillies Sign Neftali Feliz, Others To Minor League Deals

The Philadelphia Phillies signed relief pitcher Neftali Feliz, catcher Christian Bethancourt, infielder Ronald Torreyes and right-hander Michael Ynoa to minor league deals on Monday. The 32-year-old Feliz won the American League Rookie of the Year and was an All-Star for the Rangers in 2010, but he hasn't pitched in the majors since 2017. Bethancourt, 29, […]

Blue Jays Willing To Go Big For George Springer?

The Toronto Blue Jays have given some in the industry the impression that they are willing to go to at least $125 million to sign free-agent outfielder George Springer, who was reportedly looking for well over $150 million last week. A $125 million deal would be the largest free-agent contract in Blue Jays history by […]

Liam Hendriks Visits With Blue Jays

Free-agent relief pitcher Liam Hendriks was scheduled to visit with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, according to a source. The Chicago White Sox are also believed to be interested in Hendriks, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. FanSided's Robert Murray reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers also have strong interest, although there are no signs […]

Yasiel Puig Has Multiple Suitors

Free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig is drawing interest from the Yankees, Red Sox, Astros, Marlins and Orioles, according to sources. The 30-year-old hit 24 home runs with a .785 OPS and 19 stolen bases in 149 games with the Reds and Indians in 2019, but he didn't play at all in 2020 after testing positive for […]

Corey Kluber To Throw For Teams Next Week

Free-agent starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder), who has struggled with injuries in the last two years, is on schedule for a normal spring training and will throw for interested teams next week. The two-time Cy Young winner will throw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Jan. 13 in Florida, where the 34-year-old righty has spent half […]

Cole Beasley Remains Week-To-Week

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Cole Beasley (knee) remains week-to-week after suffering a knee injury late in the Week 16 contest against the Patriots. The 31-year-old did not play in the Week 17 win over the Dolphins and should be considered questionable for the wild-card matchup with the Indianapolis Colts […]

Broncos To Hire New General Manager

After 10 years as the general manager of the Denver Broncos, John Elway is taking an elevated role with the team and will hire a general manager, giving him final say on personnel, according to a source. Elway will stay on as the president of football operations while the new GM works closely with head […]

Joe Brady A Hot Head-Coaching Commodity

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady has received requests from the Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers to interview for their vacant head-coaching jobs, according to a source. Brady has just three seasons worth of NFL experience, but he's become a popular name as teams look for their next head coach heading into […]

Matt Schaub Retiring

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said on Monday that veteran quarterback Matt Schaub is retiring. Schaub will finish his career in the NFL at 39 years old after playing 16 seasons with the Falcons, Texans, Ravens and Raiders. He began his career as a third-round pick of the Falcons back in 2004 out of Virginia. […]

Phil Hughes Retires

Phil Hughes officially announced his retirement from baseball more than two years after throwing his last pitch. The 34-year-old right-hander announced on Twitter on Sunday what's been "fairly apparent ... these last couple years." Hughes won the World Series with the Yankees in 2009 and went 88-79 with a 4.52 ERA in 211 career starts […]

Kyler Murray Won't Require Surgery

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (ankle) will not need surgery on the ankle injury that he suffered in the Week 17 loss to the Rams, but he is still feeling sore, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Murray had to leave the regular season finale on Sunday in the first quarter and finished 8-for-11 for […]

Josh Jacobs Booked On Allegations Of DUI

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was booked on allegations of driving under the influence on Monday morning following a single-car collision, according to the Las Vegas Police Department. Jacobs intends to plead not guilty if he's charged with DUI. The second-year running back has been released from custody and has a court appearance […]

Alshon Jeffery, Malik Jackson Restructure Contracts

The Philadelphia Eagles restructured the contracts of wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and defensive tackle Malik Jackson on Monday, according to sources. The moves will give the team some salary cap relief in 2021 and will force them to make decisions on the players before next spring. Jeffery was a healthy scratch in the Week 17 […]

Obi Melifonwu Signing With 49ers Defense

Free-agent safety Obi Melifonwu, who was the Raiders second-round pick in 2017, is signing with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, according to his representative Sean Stellato. Melifonwu has played in just seven games (one start) with the Raiders and Patriots in 2017 and 2018 and hasn't played an NFL snap since. The 26-year-old has […]

Chiefs Defense Loses Deandre Baker For Playoffs

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Deandre Baker (leg), who broke his femur in gruesome fashion in the Week 17 loss to the Chargers, had successful surgery on Monday, according to head coach Andy Reid. Baker played in just two games all season and got some run on Sunday in a meaningless game with the Chiefs having […]

Alvin Kamara, Michael Thomas Could Return Against Bears

The New Orleans Saints are optimistic that both running back Alvin Kamara and wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) will be available for the wild-card game against the Bears on Sunday. Kamara tested positive for COVID-19 last week, and it will be a full 10 days before their first-round playoff game against Chicago, so Kamara, Latavius […]

Jared Goff Not Ruled Out For Wild-Card Round

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (thumb) isn't being ruled out for the wild-card playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks this weekend, but it's expected to be a challenge for Goff to play. He was able to throw on Sunday, but it'll be difficult for him to get out there just 12 days after having […]

Eagles Not Talking About Trading Carson Wentz

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman wouldn't discuss the idea of trading quarterback Carson Wentz on Monday after the team benched him in favor of rookie Jalen Hurts late in the season. "That is not anything we're talking about right now," Roseman said. Wentz will count for more than $30 million in salary cap space […]

Trey Hopkins Tears ACL

Cincinnati Bengals center Trey Hopkins (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 17 loss to the Ravens and will require surgery, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Hopkins has started all but one game in the last two seasons and also played a full 16 games in 2018. The 28-year-old from Texas will have […]

Bills Sign Kenny Stills

The Buffalo Bills are signing veteran wide receiver Kenny Stills to their practice squad on Monday. Stills was released by the Houston Texans in late November and had been a free agent since. The Bills are also signing receiver Tanner Gentry to the practice squad. Stills, 28, had 11 catches for 144 yards and a […]

Olivier Vernon Suffers Torn Achilles

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that defensive end Olivier Vernon (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in the Week 17 win over the Steelers and will have surgery. Vernon will miss the team's playoff run. In 13 games this year, the veteran pass-rusher had nine sacks, ranking second to Myles Garrett's 12 sacks. Adrian […]

Chargers Part Ways With Anthony Lynn

The Los Angeles Chargers fired head coach Anthony Lynn on Monday. The 52-year-old went 33-31 as the head coach in four seasons at the helm. Lynn guided the team to a playoff appearance in his first two years, but he posted losing records each of the last two seasons. The Chargers won their final four […]

Broncos Defense Records Four Turnovers Against Raiders

The Denver Broncos Defense wasn't trustworthy for fantasy purposes in 2020, mainly due to injuries at key positions and a general lack of takeaways. But in the Week 17 regular season finale against the division-rival Raiders, they were able to recover two fumbles and intercept two passes to finish as a top-10 fantasy unit for […]

Brandon McManus Misses Three Kicks In Season Finale

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus was rarely afforded a ton of field-goal opportunities on a weekly basis in 2020 because of the team's inconsistent and mediocre offense as a whole. But in the Week 17 regular season finale against the division-rival Raiders, McManus attempted a season-high-tying six field goals, although he made just three of […]

Tyrie Cleveland Involved In Week 17

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland had the best game of his rookie season in the 32-31 Week 17 loss to the Raiders in the regular season finale. Cleveland caught four of his five targets against Las Vegas on Sunday for a season-high 45 yards. The 23-year-old speedster was rarely used in 2020, even […]

Tim Patrick Catches Just Two Passes In Week 17

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick caught just two of four targets for 46 yards in the 32-31 loss to the division-rival Raiders in the Week 17 regular season finale on Sunday. It was a disappointing end to a solid season for Patrick, who really stepped up for the Broncos in the absence of their […]

Noah Fant Has 48 Yards To Close Out The Season

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant caught four of his six targets on Sunday against the Raiders for 48 yards in the 32-31 loss to end the 2020 season. It wasn't exactly a great showing to close out the year, but Fant was quarterback Drew Lock's most reliable pass-catcher at the tail end of the […]

Jerry Jeudy Goes Off In Week 17

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy had been limping to the finish line of his rookie season before he exploded in the Week 17 loss to the Raiders on Sunday. Jeudy came out of nowhere to go for a team-high five catches on a team-leading seven targets for 140 yards and a touchdown against […]

Royce Freeman Has Only Three Touches Against Raiders

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman carried the ball twice for 21 yards (10.5 yards per carry) and caught his lone target in the passing game for one yard in the 32-31 loss to the division-rival Raiders in the Week 17 regular season finale. It was a disappointing finish to the year the last two […]